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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£82
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
1 h 56 m
Trains on 11 Sept
11
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Nuremberg will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 11 trains from Leipzig to Nuremberg, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 507
ICE 503
S5X · ICE 1507
ICE 505
ICE 91
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003
ICE 505
ICE 503Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £259.
Distance: 230 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £259 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Nuremberg:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average £48.
A coach is £237 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average £259.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Nuremberg trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S5X · ICE 1501 | On time 6:04 Leipzig Hbf | 2h18 | 8:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 | On time 7:27 Leipzig Hbf | 1h55 | 9:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503 | On time 7:55 Leipzig Hbf | 1h57 | 9:52 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 1503 | On time 8:04 Leipzig Hbf | 2h18 | 10:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 | On time 9:27 Leipzig Hbf | 1h55 | 11:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 | On time 9:55 Leipzig Hbf | 1h57 | 11:52 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 1505 | On time 10:04 Leipzig Hbf | 2h18 | 12:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 91 | On time 11:18 Leipzig Hbf | 2h12 | 13:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 | On time 11:27 Leipzig Hbf | 1h55 | 13:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 507 | On time 11:55 Leipzig Hbf | 1h57 | 13:52 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 1507 | On time 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 2h18 | 14:22 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Nuremberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 230 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 230 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Major art museum with European works from the late Middle Ages to modern periods in a bold contemporary building.
Extensive museum on German railways with historic locomotives, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibitions.
Central market square lined with historic façades and stalls, ideal for people-watching and easy Old Town sightseeing.
Attractive riverside street with half-timbered houses, among the prettiest surviving medieval lanes in the city.
Historic artisan quarter south of the river, filled with lanes, workshops and a traditional Old Town atmosphere.
Small marjoram-spiced pork sausages, traditionally grilled over beechwood and served in sets or in a bread roll. A defining speciality of Nuremberg.
A long crusty roll filled with three Nuremberg sausages and mustard. It is a classic local street food eaten quickly at sausage stalls.
Lebkuchen from Nuremberg, a spiced gingerbread often made with nuts, candied peel and wafers. It is strongly tied to the city’s Christmas baking tradition.
Traditional Franconian inn serving roast meats, sausages and seasonal dishes in a wood-panelled, old-world atmosphere beneath the castle.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the Hauptmarkt, known for traditional Nuremberg sausages in a rustic, fast-moving old-town setting.
Well-known old-town restaurant with polished Franconian cooking, local wine and a more refined feel while keeping regional classics at the centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich, while public transport and everyday food remain manageable for most city-break budgets.
Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. In Germany, tips are usually given directly when paying rather than left on the table.
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Nürnberg Hbf -> Hauptmarkt, Nürnberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Nuremberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leipzig to Nuremberg trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Leipzig-Plagwitz is 3 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Plagwitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Moertelwerk, Dominos Plagwitz, Neuland West, Old Rebel
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Plagwitz. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Plagwitz.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Plagwitz. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Plagwitz.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Plagwitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Plagwitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Plagwitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Plagwitz.
Nearby hotels include Plagwitzer Hof, Music Hostel im Noch Besser Leben.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
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